Deck 4 Flashcards
disinclination
slight aversion or lack of willingness
dismiss
refuse to accept or consider
disparage
sneer at
disparity
condition of inequality
disperse
cause to break up or spread widely apart
disposition
(1) final arrangement
(2) temperamental makeup or mood
disputatious
fond of arguing
disseminate
scatter (as in sowing seeds)
dissent
withhold agreement
distinction
(1) state of being worthy or noble
(2) perception of a difference
divergent
tending to move or draw apart
doctrine
a teaching or belief, in general; a particular principle (religious, legal, etc.) being taught
document
create a detailed record; provide written evidence to support statements
dogmatic
positive in asserting one’s opinion (especially when it’s unwarranted)
dormant
marked by a lack of activity; temporarily quiet, as if sleeping
dubious
causing doubt to arise; of doubtful quality
duplicity
double-dealing
ebullient
overflowing with high spirits; showing excitement
eclectic
composed of elements drawn from a variety of sources
edify
instruct in moral manners; benefit spiritually